Can Sound Move Objects?

REQUIREMENTS

A sheet of plastic

An elastic band

A bowl

Rice

Music Speaker

HOW TO DO

Put the rice on the bowl after you cover it with a plastic sheet and secure it with a rubber band. Play music loudly and bring the speaker near the rice. You will see that the grains of rice start dancing.

WHY THIS HAPPENS

The loud music produces noise which vibrates. This makes the air vibrate as well, producing sound waves. When these waves hit the bowl, the bowl vibrates, making the rice jump about.

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